Predictions of things that did not happen… yet . They might happen and they might not. Time will tell…
Major League Baseball’s annual All-Star Game was played Tuesday, 15 July 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.
This year, the National League defeated the American League in the All-Star Game, breaking a decade-long trend of American League victories. Baseball prediction: the National League is the winner of the 2008 MLB All-Star Game.
Chicago […]
The European Open was held at the London Golf Club in Kent, England from 3 July through 6 July 2008.
Scottish golfer Colin Montgomerie hoped to defend his championship, but his Englishs rival Justin Rose put in a great final round to win the European Open 2008. Golf prediction: Justin Rose is the winner of the […]
The annual Festival of San Fermin, popularly called the Running of the Bulls, took place in Pamplona, Spain the week of 6 July to 14 July 2008.
Each morning at 8:00 a.m., residents and tourists participated in “el encierro,” the running of the bulls through the narrow streets of the old town to the Plaza del […]
The championship match of UEFA’s Euro 2008 was held Sunday, 29 June 2008 at Ernst Happel Stadion in Vienna, Austria.
The final game came down to a showdown between Germany and Spain. Coach Luis Aragones led the Spanish team to victory. Football prediction: Spain is the winner of UEFA Euro 2008
Spain last won a championship […]
The 2008 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival ran from 4 July to 12 July 2008 at the Thermal Hotel in Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic.
The Chinese film, “The Shaft,” directed by Zhang Chi, was the winner of the Grand Prize Crystal Globe. Film prediction: “The Shaft” is a winner at the Karlovy Vary International […]
The 2008 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Championship was held Friday, July 4, 2008 in Coney Island, New York.
Last year’s champ, Joey Chestnut, managed to hold off all contenders to win the eating competion once again. Eating prediction: Joey Chestnut is the winner of the 2008 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot […]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s UFC 86 was held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, 5 July 2008.
Billed as “Jackson vs. Griffin,” UFC 86 pitted UFC light heavyweight champ Quinton “Rampage” Jackson against Forrest Griffin, winner of The Ultimate Fighter. Heavily favored Jackson was the winner of the bout. Fight […]
The 2008 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix ran 6 July 2008 at Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire in England.
British driver Lewis Hamilton, driving for constructor McLaren, took the checkered flag, to the delight of British Formula 1 fans. Racing prediction: Lewis Hamilton is the winner of the 2008 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix.
Steeped in […]
The semifinal match of the UEFA Euro 2008 was played on 26 June 2008 at Ernst Happel Stadion in Vienna, Austria.
Game 30 of the Euro 2008 tournament featured the winners of Games 27 and 28. Russia moved on to the semifinal round after defeating the Netherlands, and Spain rolled over Italy to advance.
Spain emerged victorious […]
Fans and critics enjoyed the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival in Westwood Village from 19 through 29 June 2008.
The British short film, “The Apology Line,” directed and produced by James Lees, won the Audience Award for Best Short. Film festival prediction: “The Apology Line” is a winner at the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival.
Running for […]